ECE Printers
- ECE Printers
- Identifying your Default Printer
- Changing your Default Printer
- Printing
- Cancelling your Print Job
- Troubleshooting Printing
- Checking your Quota
Printers
ECE supports many types of printers, with varying capabilities and restrictions. This document has been developed to assist you in figuring out what printer is best suited to your needs, and how to change your default printer. If a printer needs more paper, please add it (you can usually find extra reams on the corresponding printer table; if not, please contact computing support to request more paper). For any other problem, send email to . The following table describes the name, location, printer model and spooler for of our public printers. These printers may be used for ECE Department classwork and research only. Some printers are restricted to Faculty or Staff.
Ugrad Instructional Labs
| Name | Location | Model | Spooled by | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ2107 | 2107 Kemper | HP LaserJet 8100 | ugrad_print | C4182X |
| LJ2110 | 2110 Kemper | HP LaserJet 8150 | ugrad_print | C4182X |
Grad Study Room
| Name | Location | Model | Spooled by | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dj800ps | 1107 Kemper | HP DesignJet 800 PS 42" | C4844A, C4911A, C4912A, C4913A, Q1414A (paper) |
Administration & Faculty Only
| Name | Location | Model | Spooled by | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LJ2064 | 2064 Kemper | HP Laserjet 2055n | office_print | CE505X |
| LJ3089 | 3124 Kemper | HP LaserJet 4350dtn | fac_print | Q1339A |
| fac-printer1 | 2064 Kemper | HP LaserJet 3005x | fac_print | Q7551X |
Common Printing Tasks
Identifying the Name of your Default Printer
On a Linux system, type:
lpstat -d
Changing Your Default Printer
On an Linux system, type:
lpoptions -d PRINTER_NAME
Printing
On an Linux system, type:
lpr <file name>
To print to a specific printer (PRINTERNAME), type:
lpr -P PRINTERNAME
Linux systems are able to print text, PDF, and postscript files using the lpr command.
Cancelling a print job
Note (important): You cannot cancel print jobs that have already been sent to the print server from a linux system.
To check if your job is still in the local queue, type:
lpstat
To cancel your jobs find the job number (ie LJ2107-111), type:
cancel LJ2107-111
Troubleshooting Printing
If your print job has not completed, and the printer is not printing out anything new, it may have stalled. If so, contact support@ece, or if it's after-hours, locate the lab attendant.
Checking your Quota
To check your print quota, you can type get_print_quota at a terminal. You can increase your quota by 200 pages by bringing a ream of paper to the support offices along with a receipt for the paper purchase.